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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,020

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142020
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300 $26,500
Technology Package 700        
Panoramic sunroof 1,500        
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 75
Premium Tech Package   5,300      
Premium Package     3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Door sill trim plates         125
Technology Package 650        
Panoramic sunroof 1,395        
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 40
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 60
Premium Tech Package   4,919      
Premium Package     3,059    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         260
Door sill trim plates         100
Options (change) 2,330 5,430 3,430 130 575
Options (change) 2,154 5,028 3,168 109 460
Destination 800 800 800 800 945
Total Price $35,125 $31,730 $31,730 $36,230 $28,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,851
Model Year20142014201420142020
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,125$31,730$31,730$36,230$28,020
Adjustments for Features-1,250-5750-2,625-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,875$31,155$31,730$33,605$26,245
Cost Above Minimum$2,720$0$575$2,450$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014201420142020
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
G-vectoring control    $100
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 $600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 $25 
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats    $75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,650$6,975$6,400$9,025$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$575$0$2,625$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,161-5380-2,454-89

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142020
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.3 in
Length190.7 in183.5 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested102523%
Total Not Requested352577%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested72522%
Total Not Requested255078%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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